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Today’s A Level results are the first after a huge change in the manner they are assessed in England. A Levels in 13 key subjects - which make up 60% of entries - have been made ‘final examination only’ qualifications, which means there are no more modular examinations that can be re-sat indefinitely and no more coursework assessment.

"The Government's confirmation that there will be no physical border controls at the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland – which we welcome – does not mean that the UK should maintain any of the current free movement rules with the entire European Union", said John Bickley, the UKIP spokesman on immigration, particularly in regard to the free movement of labour, which the British people decisively rejected last year.

UKIP fisheries spokesman, Mike Hookem MEP, has branded the SNP’s position on fishing as “in complete contradiction of itself and totally hypocritical”, saying “Sturgeon is trying to have her cake and eat it.”

Mr Hookem spoke out after it was revealed a revival in the Scottish fishing industry could derail Nicola Sturgeon’s dream of a second referendum on Scottish independence.